Ashanti Gold skipper Tijjani Joshua is optimistic of returning to the pitch soon after missing the first five games of the NC Special Competition.

The industrious skipper picked up an injury during his side’s clash with Kotoko in the JA Kufour Cup.

But after months of battling against the injury, Joshua believes he will be back stronger.

“I will be back very soon. I’m working hard to be back. You will see me on the pitch very soon,” he told Footballmadeinghana.com

The former Wa All Stars player has been an important member of the squad for the past four seasons.